noun that which is silent; a time of silence.
2. silent ·adj having no effect; not operating; inefficient.
3. silent ·adj free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
4. silent ·adj keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent.
5. silent ·adj not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, e is silent in "fable.".
6. silent ·adj not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.